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And that is probably a good way to filter through the million monkeys. But some topics would require entire books to present in a context free way, this is one
by phkamp 14y ago
And that is probably a good way to filter through the million monkeys.
But some topics would require entire books to present in a context free way, this is one of them, and I don't have the time and money to write that book, so you will have to make do with a column @ACM.
When I read something, and have the nagging feeling that there is context I'm missing, I go looking for that context, usually starting with "who the heck wrote this", rather than assume that the writer is a clueless bozo.
But whatever blows your hair back buddy...
- wtvanhest 14y agoI enjoyed your post, but I also understand why people hated it. They hated it because you presented an idea that is completely at odds with the way many HN readers think. Then, rather than sitting back and watching the discussion you became offended and went on an aggressive warpath. You didn’t even consider that what I wrote was meant as a complement to the fact that you are taking a view that no one else currently takes. An idea that has real merit and is worth discussion. You took my comment as an insult and wrote: “But whatever blows your hair back buddy...”
- phkamp 14y agoThat is not an insult in my book. To me it means: If you're happy what you're doing, then who am I to tell you're wrong ?
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